In a Mennonite community in Mexico, a father's faith is tested when he falls in love with a new woman.
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Carlos ReygadasWriter:
Carlos Reygadas
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Title: Luz Silenciosa (2007)
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Cornelio Wall | ... | Johan |
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Miriam Toews | ... | Esther |
| Maria Pankratz | ... | Marianne | |
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Peter Wall | ... | Padre |
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Jacobo Klassen | ... | Zacarias |
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Elizabeth Fehr | ... | Madre |
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| Jacques Brel | ... | Self (archive footage) | |
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Johan (Cornelio Wall Fehr), a Mennonite living in Mexico, is tormented with guilt over his extramarital affair with Marianne (Maria Pankratz). His father (Peter Wall), best friend (Jacobo Klassen) and wife (Miriam Toews) know the truth, but Johan's suffering has to do with his faith, which he can't reconcile with his deeds. Written by dfwforeignbuff
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Release Date:
27 March 2008 (Portugal) See more »Also Known As:
Luz Silenciosa See more »Filming Locations:
Chihuahua, MexicoEdit
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Budget:
EUR980,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$11,967, 11 January 2009Gross USA:
$60,200Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$877,577Company Credits
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This is certainly not a film for everybody and I will be careful in who I recommend this movie to. It is challenging because it is very unsatisfying to the 5 senses we are used to (over)feed. This movie is like meditating, you need to surrender to it, ignore what your mind is telling you about what a movie should be, surrender to the slowness first and then to the lack of almost everything we are normally used to in a movie. There is so little you can chew on, no acting, inhibited emotions, no laughter, even the acclaimed picture is unsatisfying (don't see this movie for that reason). Everything is internal, barely reaching the surface. If you can tune in though, like in a meditation, you will become ultra sensitive, sense the subtle and begin to enjoy. Some scenes may even totally fill your spirit. One word of caution though, if you intend to see this movie in a theatre: it is very likely that some people will become uncomfortable and leave, keep talking, protest etc... which makes it even more difficult to watch it with serenity so renting it as a DVD may be a more suitable option. If you are the kind of person enjoying a walk in the countryside contemplating nature without talking you'll probably enjoy this movie. If you prefer talking or being entertained then chances are that you will not.